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Inquiry-Based ELA

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July 9, 2019 Secrets, Clues, and the Art of Teaching

Everyone loves a good secret. The allure of hidden knowledge has a way of sharpening our minds and drawing us into a world of mystery.…

June 4, 2019 Not All Who Wander Are Lost

There’s a bit of wisdom in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring which the hobbit Bilbo shares with his companions, “Not all those who…

April 23, 2019 More Wonder, Less Fear! Boost Student Curiosity and Risk-Taking in Your Classroom!

If you’ve ever watched The Magic School Bus, you’re probably familiar with Miss Frizzle’s favorite mantra, “Take Chances.” “Make Mistakes.” “Get Messy!” These words represent…

February 19, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Angela Marzilli

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. This week marks the third installment…

November 12, 2018 Igniting Curiosity in the Classroom

We all know the old saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” It’s supposed to be a warning against inquisitive thought, a reminder that asking too many…

July 10, 2017 When STEM Isn't STEM

Thanks to more publicity of international tests such as PISA and TIMMS, most Americans are now keenly aware that the United States’ test scores lag…

November 9, 2016 Inquiry-Based Instruction: The Abridged Version

It's an exciting time to be in education. Never has there been such a push toward creating classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking…

October 26, 2016 Run Your Classroom Like a Business

My career has allowed me to have one foot in the business world and another foot in the education world, which can at times…